Two Rolexes, a stack of pre-war matchday programmes, a lemon-quartz drop pendant and a haul of CarFest automobilia — that’s the spread this Bank Holiday weekend. Four UK sales run across Saturday and Sunday, 29–30 August 2026, and each pulls a very different crowd. Jewellery, silver, sporting history or motoring ephemera: there’s a catalogue here for you. Here’s what’s coming up and why each rewards a look.
What’s in the Shelby’s Auctioneers jewellery sale?
First out of the blocks is Shelby’s Auctioneers’ gold, silver and costume jewellery sale, live from Armley in Leeds. It is online only, starting Saturday 29 August 2026 at 12:30pm (BST) — no travelling, you bid from wherever you are.
The strength here is variety at every budget. Two Rolex watches headline the collectables, but the jewellery is where the browsing gets interesting — classic gold rings, signed silver and plenty of colour. Standout lots include:
- A 9ct gold three-stone trilogy ring and a 9ct gold and amethyst flower-head cluster ring — wearable classics that hold their value.
- A lemon quartz, peridot and baroque pearl drop pendant and a silver cocktail ring with a large emerald-cut green gemstone, for colour.
- Signed pieces for the sharp-eyed: a Links of London multi-strand sterling silver necklace, a Michael Dawkins woven popcorn-link bracelet and an Etrussa turquoise-and-charm stretch bracelet.
- A polished Baltic amber and silver pendant, and a vintage spray brooch in the Glasgow Rose style.
New to bidding? Plenty of modest lots here to cut your teeth on before the Rolexes. Browse the full run on the live catalogue, see more from these West Yorkshire jewellery auctioneers, or find other sales across West Yorkshire.
When and where is the Shaw’s Auction House sale?
Sunday opens in Lancashire with Shaw’s Auction House’s mixed jewellery, silver and collectables sale. It is online only from Blackburn, Lancashire, starting Sunday 30 August 2026 at 10:00am (BST).
The appeal is the range under one roof: jewellery and silver sit alongside watches, toys, alcohol, a toy theatre and music lots. That’s a catalogue for the magpie collector — the sort who arrives for a signet ring and leaves with a vintage toy and a bottle worth cellaring. Toy-theatre lots in particular have a devoted following, and mixed sales like this are where the interesting oddments surface. It rewards a proper scroll rather than a quick skim.
Because it’s online only, register early and set your absentee or live bids in advance. Study the lots on the live catalogue, follow the house on its Shaw’s Auction House page, and see what else is on across Lancashire.
What’s in the Terry’s Sports Auctions memorabilia sale?
For sporting collectors, Sunday’s big one is Terry’s Sports Auctions’ memorabilia sale. It runs online and in person at the Mercure Northampton hotel, starting Sunday 30 August 2026 at 10:30am (BST) and generally finishing around 4pm — with over 600 lots, give yourself time. Highlights include:
- Manchester United tickets, Coventry City tickets and cup final tickets from big fixtures.
- Pre-war programmes — the paper that separates a casual fan from a serious collector; watch condition and rarity.
- Beyond football: boxing, horse racing and athletics material.
- Shirts, stickers and books across many clubs.
The in-person option is a genuine draw — you can view before you buy, which matters with fragile paper. Check the live catalogue, follow the Terry’s Sports Auctions page, and browse more sales in Northamptonshire.
What’s in the Iconic Auctioneers CarFest sale?
Rounding off the weekend is Iconic Auctioneers’ Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 — Automobilia. It runs online and in person, starting Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:00am (BST), staged alongside the CarFest festival.
Automobilia is the motoring collector’s playground — enamel garage signs, mascots, badges, petrol-pump globes, period tools and marque memorabilia. Running it at CarFest is the clever part: you’re bidding among the crowd that actually wants this material, with cars, atmosphere and a summer festival for company. It suits dealers and designers dressing a bar just as much as petrolheads chasing a specific badge. If you’ve been meaning to try an in-room sale, a festival auction is a lively place to start.
See the full run of lots on the live catalogue, follow the Iconic Auctioneers page, and find more upcoming sales across Northamptonshire.
Ready to bid?
Four sales, four different passions — jewellery in Leeds, a mixed bag in Blackburn, sporting history in Northampton and motoring nostalgia at CarFest. Follow Shelby’s, Shaw’s, Terry’s Sports Auctions and Iconic on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues. Register early, set your maximum, and enjoy the chase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are coming up this weekend?
Four sales run 29–30 August 2026: Shelby's Auctioneers (jewellery, Leeds), Shaw's Auction House (mixed collectables, Blackburn), Terry's Sports Auctions (sports memorabilia, Northampton) and Iconic Auctioneers (automobilia at CarFest).
When and where is the Shelby's Auctioneers jewellery sale?
Online only from Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, starting Saturday 29 August 2026 at 12:30pm (BST). Bid via the Bidspirit live catalogue.
When and where is the Terry's Sports Auctions memorabilia sale?
Sunday 30 August 2026 at 10:30am (BST), online and in person at the Mercure Northampton hotel, Northamptonshire, with over 600 lots finishing around 4pm.
How do I bid at the CarFest automobilia sale?
Iconic Auctioneers' Classic Sale runs online and in person from 11:00am (BST) on Sunday 30 August 2026. Bid live at CarFest or online via The Saleroom catalogue.
Are these auctions online or in person?
Shelby's and Shaw's are online only. Terry's Sports Auctions and Iconic Auctioneers offer both online and in-person bidding, so you can view and bid in the room.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Most UK auction houses add a buyer's premium on top of the hammer price. Check each sale's terms on its live catalogue before bidding to confirm the exact rate.
